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CELPIP Score & CRS Calculator
Tap your CELPIP score for each skill to instantly see your CLB level and Express Entry CRS language points.
I have a spouse / common-law partner
Affects the CRS language points formula
Overall CLB
9
CLB 9
CRS Language Points
124
out of 136 maximum
You're at the CLB 9 threshold — 124 / 136 language CRS points.
CRS points by skill
CLB → CRS reference (first official language)
| CELPIP / CLB | Single (per skill) | With spouse (per skill) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 34 pts | 6 pts |
| 11 | 34 pts | 6 pts |
| 10← max possible | 34 pts | 6 pts |
| 9← max CLB 9 points | 31 pts | 6 pts |
| 8 | 23 pts | 5 pts |
| 7 | 17 pts | 5 pts |
| 6 | 9 pts | 3 pts |
| 5 | 1 pts | 1 pts |
| 4 | 0 pts | 0 pts |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a CELPIP score and a CLB level?
CELPIP scores map 1:1 to CLB levels — CELPIP 9 equals CLB 9, CELPIP 7 equals CLB 7, and so on from 1 to 12. This direct mapping makes CELPIP simpler to interpret for Express Entry than IELTS, which requires a separate conversion table.
How many CRS points does CELPIP 9 give for Express Entry?
CELPIP 9 (CLB 9) gives 31 CRS points per skill for a single applicant — 124 points total across all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). This is the threshold that earns the maximum single-skill language points for single applicants. CELPIP 10 and above gives 34 points per skill (136 total).
Do CRS language points change if I have a spouse?
Yes — when you have a spouse or common-law partner, the CRS language formula changes. Your own first official language gives 6 points per skill at CLB 9+ (24 total), compared to 31 per skill (124 total) for a single applicant. Your spouse's language score adds separate points under Spouse Factors.
What CELPIP score do I need to meet the FSW minimum?
Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) requires CLB 7 in all four skills — CELPIP 7 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Canadian Experience Class (CEC) also requires CLB 7. Scores below 7 in any skill make you ineligible for these Express Entry streams.
Can I combine scores from different CELPIP test sittings?
No. IRCC requires all four skill scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) to come from a single test session. You cannot submit your Reading from one attempt and Speaking from another. If you want to improve one skill, you must retake the full test.
CRS points shown for FSW/CEC applicants under first official language criteria (IRCC published table). This tool is for estimation only — verify with IRCC's official CRS calculator before submitting an Express Entry profile.